Hong Kong comes alive in its markets

A country comes alive in its local markets. You may head to the famous sights in a new city, catch a performance or two, dine in the famous restaurants, but a tour is never complete unless you absorb the flavour of its local markets.

LAKSHMI SHARATH soaks up the atmosphere in Hong Kong ahead of Chinese New Year.

Colour finds a new meaning in a small market in Hong Kong located near Causeway Bay. I stumble into a road that is a virtual attack on my senses. Aromas fill the air as nearly every creature of the sea is sold here at live food counters.

Colour finds a new meaning in a small market in Hong Kong located near Causeway Bay. I stumble into a road that is a virtual attack on my senses. Aromas fill the air as nearly every creature of the sea is sold here at live food counters.